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A GROUP of travellers complained that litter left at their illegal camp poses a health and safety risk. Up to eight caravans and other vehicles took up residence close to the Langage power station, in Plymouth, on Tuesday. Several mothers complained the area was full of litter and said the council should clear it up. One woman said: “The council people need to do what they’re paid to do. All this rubbish could make my kids ill.” Local residents were furious about the travellers’ comments, saying they didn’t have a right to complain as they don’t pay council tax. David Lister wrote: “They are complaining about the mess their community has made. This is how they live. They should be used to it. “As for the council doing the job they ‘are paid for’, well it sure as hell isn't that community paying them, they avoid all taxes. “Councils would have more money for cleaning if so much didn't have to be spent on evicting … [Read more...] about Travellers who set up illegal camp slam council claiming litter on the site is health and safety risk

PUBLISHED: 17:20 02 July 2018 | UPDATED: 17:20 02 July 2018 Sam Gelder The anti-terror trees at the end of Ridley Road Market. Picture: Ramzy Alwakeel Archant Anti-terror measures have been installed across Hackney’s markets – but the manager of Ridley Road says they are creating their own issues. The anti-terror trees at the end of Ridley Road Market. Picture: Ramzy Alwakeel Following the attacks in Westminster, London Bridge and Finsbury Park last year, Hackney Council acted on police advice to make street markets and public spaces safer from vehicle attacks. As a result, trees in hefty wooden planters have been placed at the top of the historic Ridley Road Market while permanent fixtures are considered. But Larry Julian, who represents traders, says they are too close together and get used as bins and even toilets. “They are just horrendous,” he said. “An anti-terror security firm came in a couple of months ago and now these temporary planters … [Read more...] about Anti-terror measures at Hackney markets are creating health and safety issues, says Ridley Road manager

A MUM-OF-TWO has slammed killjoy health and safety officials for "ruining summer" by forcing her to remove a kids’ paddling pool. Paige Ball, 24, was told that the 10ft blue plastic pool outside her block of flats in Plymouth, Devon, needs to go because it is a health risk. Plymouth Community Homes told her to remove the pool “as a matter of urgency” because of "health and safety concerns". They sent a letter to residents which said: “Due to health and safety concerns and public liability insurance issues I must ask you to remove the swimming pool as a matter of urgency. "If not, Plymouth Community Homes will have no option but to organise for the removal of the swimming pool and the cost will be charged to the owner of the pool. "Thank you in advance for your co-operation in this matter." Fluffy polar bear cub splashes about in paddling pool in adorable video Paige, who has two youngsters aged three and four, said: "It's unfair for them to ruin summer for our … [Read more...] about Mum ordered to remove kids’ paddling pool by killjoy officials for health and safety

0 Have your say A company which was responsible for a number of serious safety failings which injured or hurt five workers has been ordered to pay £1.6million. Faltec Europe Ltd - which is based in East Boldon - left a number of workers in induced comas after a potentially lethal outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease and a "fireball" explosion.A court heard how the car parts manufacturer had a "woeful and flagrant disregard" for health and safety between October 2014 and October 2015, when a series of life-threatening incidents took places.The company admitted a string of "grave" health and safety breaches following an outbreak of the potentially deadly disease at their factory.Newcastle Crown Court heard how two members of staff, two agency workers and one nearby resident were victims of the Legionella outbreak, with one being left in an induced coma for 10 days.Whilst investigations surrounding the Legionnaire’s case were ongoing, a 19-year-old employee was … [Read more...] about Car parts firm fined £1.6million over ‘serious’ health and safety breaches

Harford County is offering a series of free classes on mental health and safety to raise awareness in the community and empower citizens to help others in crisis.Registration has been open for the weekly classes that begin on Wednesday, April 4, and a number of people have already signed up, Harford County government spokesperson Cindy Mumby said Thursday.“We’ve really been pleased with the response,” she said.If any of the classes in the initial series fills, Mumby said, they will keep the contact information of everyone who doesn’t get in and will try to schedule a second class.The classes cover topics such as conflict resolution, suicide prevention, mental health and first aid training.All classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Harford County government building at 2220 Ady Road in Forest Hill.Participants must be 18 and most class sizes will be limited to 20 participants to allow for interactive training. Registration is required and … [Read more...] about Harford offering classes in mental health and safety